BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost

Available since May 2025

43.2 kWhUseable Battery

270 km *Real Range

160 Wh/km *Efficiency

Price

United Kingdom	£21,950
The Netherlands	€24,990
Germany *	€25,000

Available to Order

United Kingdom	Since May 2025
The Netherlands	Since May 2025
Germany	Expected August 2025

Prices shown are recommended retail prices for the specified countries and do not include any indirect incentives. Pricing and included options can differ by region and do not include any indirect incentives. Dates shown are order dates. Click on a country for more details.

Real Range Estimation between 190 - 410 km

City - Cold Weather *	265 km
Highway - Cold Weather *	190 km
Combined - Cold Weather *	225 km

City - Mild Weather *	410 km
Highway - Mild Weather *	245 km
Combined - Mild Weather *	310 km

Indication of real-world range in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The actual range will depend on speed, style of driving, weather and route conditions.

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Long Distance Suitability
1.5 / 5

First Leg Distance	193 km
Charging Stop	0km
Second Leg Distance	90 km
Total Distance	283 km

First Leg Duration	1h 45min
Charging Stop	15 min
Second Leg Duration	49min
Total Duration	2h 49min

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The 'long distance suitability' is a 5-star rating that indicates how suitable a vehicle is for long trips. The rating is based on the 1-Stop Range: the total distance a vehicle can cover with one charging stop of 15 minutes.

Battery

Nominal Capacity *	46.0 kWh
Battery Type	Lithium-ion
Number of Cells	90
Architecture	400 V
Warranty Period	8 years
Warranty Mileage	200,000 km

Useable Capacity	43.2 kWh
Cathode Material	LFP
Pack Configuration	90s1p
Nominal Voltage	288 V
Form Factor	Prismatic
Name / Reference	BYD BLADE

Charging

Home / Destination

Charge Port	Type 2
Port Location	Right Side - Front
Charge Power	11 kW AC

Charge Time (0->270 km)	4h45m
Charge Speed	58 km/h

Fast Charging

Charge Port	CCS
Port Location	Right Side - Front
Charge Power (max)	85 kW DC
Charge Power (10-80%)	60 kW DC

Charge Time (27->216 km)	32 min
Charge Speed	350 km/h
Autocharge Supported	Yes

Plug & Charge

Plug & Charge Supported

Supported Protocol

Battery Preconditioning

Preconditioning Possible

Automatically using Navigation

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Performance

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h	12.1 sec
Top Speed	150 km/h
Electric Range *	270 km

Total Power	65 kW (88 PS)
Total Torque	175 Nm
Drive	Front

Bidirectional Charging (V2X / BPT)

Vehicle-to-Load (V2L)

V2L Supported	Yes
Max. Output Power	3.3 kW AC

Exterior Outlet(s)	1 x Type 2 (Adapter)
Interior Outlet(s)	-

Vehicle-to-Home (V2H)

V2H via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2H via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G)

V2G via AC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

V2G via DC Supported	No
Max. Output Power	-

Energy Consumption

EVDB Real Range

Range *	270 km
Vehicle Consumption *	160 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent *	1.8 l/100km

WLTP Ratings

Range	322 km
Rated Consumption	156 Wh/km
Vehicle Consumption	134 Wh/km

CO2 Emissions	0 g/km
Rated Fuel Equivalent	1.8 l/100km
Vehicle Fuel Equivalent	1.5 l/100km

Rated = official figures as published by manufacturer. Rated consumption and fuel equivalency figures include charging losses.
Vehicle = calculated battery energy consumption used by the vehicle for propulsion and on-board systems.

Real Energy Consumption Estimation between 105 - 227 Wh/km

City - Cold Weather *	163 Wh/km
Highway - Cold Weather *	227 Wh/km
Combined - Cold Weather *	192 Wh/km

City - Mild Weather *	105 Wh/km
Highway - Mild Weather *	176 Wh/km
Combined - Mild Weather *	139 Wh/km

Indication of real-world energy use in several situations. Cold weather: 'worst-case' based on -10°C and use of heating. Mild weather: 'best-case' based on 23°C and no use of A/C. For 'Highway' figures a constant speed of 110 km/h is assumed. The energy use will depend on speed, style of driving, climate and route conditions.

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Dimensions and Weight

Length	3990 mm
Width	1720 mm
Width with mirrors	1970 mm
Height	1590 mm
Wheelbase	2500 mm
Weight Unladen (EU)	1445 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVWR)	1714 kg
Max. Payload	344 kg

Cargo Volume	308 L
Cargo Volume Max	1037 L
Cargo Volume Frunk	0 L
Roof Load	0 kg
Tow Hitch Possible	Yes
Towing Weight Unbraked	0 kg
Towing Weight Braked	0 kg
Vertical Load Max	75 kg

Miscellaneous

Seats	4 people
Isofix	Yes, 3 seats
Turning Circle	9.9 m
Platform	BYD E-PLATFORM 3.0
EV Dedicated Platform	Yes

Car Body	Hatchback
Segment	B - Compact
Roof Rails	No
Heat pump (HP)	Varies by country
HP Standard Equipment	Varies by country

* = estimated value. Average energy consumption and range based on moderate drive style and climate. Real-life values may differ significantly. Pricing information might not be actual for some regions. No rights can be derived from the information on this site.

Home and Destination Charging (0 -> 100%)

Charging is possible by using a regular wall plug or a charging station. Public charging is always done through a charging station. How fast the EV can charge depends on the charging station (EVSE) used and the maximum charging capacity of the EV. The table below shows all possible options for charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost. Each option shows how fast the battery can be charged from empty to full.

Europe

Charging an EV in Europe differs by country. Some European countries primarily use 1-phase connections to the grid, while other countries are almost exclusively using a 3-phase connection. The table below shows all possible ways the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost can be charged, but some modes of charging might not be widely available in certain countries.

Type 2 (Mennekes - IEC 62196)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Power	Time	Rate
Wall Plug (2.3 kW)	230V / 1x10A	2.3 kW	22h15m	12 km/h
1-phase 16A (3.7 kW)	230V / 1x16A	3.7 kW	13h45m	20 km/h
1-phase 32A (7.4 kW)	230V / 1x32A	7.4 kW	7 hours	39 km/h
3-phase 16A (11 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW	4h45m	57 km/h
3-phase 32A (22 kW)	400V / 3x16A	11 kW †	4h45m	57 km/h

† = Limited by on-board charger, vehicle cannot charge faster.

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Fast Charging (10 -> 80%)

Rapid charging enables longer journeys by adding as much range as possible in the shortest amount of time. Charging power will decrease significantly after 80% state-of-charge has been reached. A typical rapid charge therefore rarely exceeds 80% SoC. The rapid charge rate of an EV depends on the charger used and the maximum charging power the EV can handle. The table below shows all details for rapid charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost.

Max. Power: maximum power provided by charge point
Avg. Power: average power provided by charge point over a session from 10% to 80%
Time: time needed to charge from 10% to 80%
Rate: average charging speed over a session from 10% to 80%

Combined Charging System (CCS Combo 2)

Charging Point	Max. Power	Avg. Power	Time	Rate
CCS (50 kW DC)	50 kW	40 kW †	48 min	230 km/h
CCS (100 kW DC)	85 kW †	60 kW †	32 min	350 km/h
CCS (150 kW DC)	85 kW †	60 kW †	32 min	350 km/h

This vehicle supports Autocharge
This vehicle does not support Plug & Charge

† = Limited by charging capabilities of vehicle

Autocharge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations.

Plug & Charge: allows for automatic initiation of a charging session at supported CCS charging stations in accordance with ISO 15118.

Actual charging rates may differ from data shown due to factors like outside temperature, state of the battery and driving style.

BYD Claimed Specifications

The table below shows the claimed specifications from the manufacturer for charging the BYD DOLPHIN SURF 43.2 kWh Boost. The specifications can differ from the table above for a variety of reasons. If real-world charge tests are available, these differences can be signifcant. If no real-world tests are available, the table above will be based on the manufacturer specifications as per the table below.

Max. Power: maximum charge power during charging session
Charge From: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is started
Charge To: battery percentage (% SoC) where charging session is ended
Time: time needed for charging session

BYD Claimed Specifications

Max. Power	Charge From	Charge To	Time
85 kW	10 %	80 %	30 min

Long Distance Suitability

How suitable an electric car is for long trips depends not only on the range. How quickly the car can charge plays an almost equally important role. Whether an EV is suitable for long trips depends on the battery capacity, efficiency, and fast charging capability.

To easily compare cars among each other, a benchmark has been established that combines these factors into the total distance a vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop: the '1-Stop Range'. Based on the 1-Stop Range, the 5-star rating is determined. The result of the benchmark is shown in the graph below.

1-Stop Range

5-Star Rating

The 1-Stop Range describes the distance the vehicle can cover with one 15-minute charging stop. To clearly show the impact of temperature, the 1-Stop Range is determined for three weather conditions. These weather conditions are identical to those in the Real Range benchmark. The 1-Stop Range under average conditions determines the number of stars awarded. The star rating provides a quick way to assess whether a car is suitable for long trips compared to other cars.

Assignment of Stars in 2025

0	less than 200 km
1	from 200 km to 325 km
2	from 325 km to 450 km
3	from 450 km to 575 km
4	from 575 km to 700 km
5	more than 700 km

Vehicles with a result between these threshold values receive a rating based on a linear scale. Half stars are possible.

Revision of Rating